2024 Xiaomi SU7 Review: The BEST CAR I've Reviewed... For Now

The Xiaomi SU7 is an INSANELY COOL Chinese Sedan for a quarter of the price of the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S...

Today we're reviewing the 2024 Xiaomi SU7 Max, which is a dual-motor electric car with almost 500kW of power (664HP) and over 800km of range. We're reviewing the Xiaomi SU7 at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, and will check out its design, interior, battery and charging, drivetrain specs, and so much more!

Should we get this Chinese super sedan in Australia? We think YES!! What do you think?

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:37 Exterior Impressions
00:03:33 Practicality
00:03:47 Engine Specs, Motor & Battery
00:04:35 Interior Impressions (Front Seats)
00:06:45 Back Seats & 3rd Row
00:07:34 Final Thoughts

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[CarSauce]

PETITION FOR XIAOMI TO BRING THE SU7 TO AUSTRALIA (LIKE = YES, COMMENT = NO) 😁😁

[Helena_Zee]

Given its looks, tech, and apparent quality, as well as the world-class company behind it, the value for money of this car is superb. The fact this is their first attempt at a car is incredible.

[Sushi_]

People are complaining that its a copycat of different cars, I really don't care it has a good looking design, and I'm glad they didn't go with the split headlights. Seems like they selling the car at a loss too, so it's a steal. Only thing I don't like is the brakes. From what I've seen its another plaid situation where the brakes are clearly not good enough for the vehicle.

[Tuzi]

That optional screen display on the back of the seat is a xiaomi pad. You can also attach a iPad if you want.

[MrTonifumi]

Yes. I have had many Xiaomi I want the car!

[netsiteing]

This would kill Tesla model 3 if it came to Australia at $60k

[RSCB]

Have been a fan of xiaomi for 10 years, the car is crazy

[rupash]

This is 100x more exciting than the plastic buckets Toyota or most Japanese manufacturers are creating.

[just_levlup]

I hope Xiami sees this comment. Please bring this car to the US, I want to buy one! PLEASE!!!

[derekhung]

As someone born in China, I'm well aware of China's leading automotive industry and the fiercely competitive global automotive market. Companies like Xiaomi, despite lacking car manufacturing experience, can produce relatively mature products because they've hired many engineers from Geely and rely on China's well-developed automotive industry. I believe China is weaker in fundamental science but very strong in applied science, a common trait in East Asia. This means that China's home appliance and automotive industries are advanced in terms of completeness, research, and manufacturing, but lack innovation in ideology.

Many people emotionally claim that "Made in China" implies poor quality, which is a fundamental misconception. Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, and Mazda all have R&D centers in China and utilize Chinese teams for development; many mainstream models today involve Chinese teams. A funny thing is, the first generation Cruze had poor quality in the Chinese market, but SAIC Motor Corporation used its R&D resources to launch the 1.5-generation Cruze, drastically improving reliability. However, the 1.5-generation Cruze was not introduced to the Australian market. I don't have evidence linking Holden's closure to the poor reputation of that generation of General Motors, but at least in the Chinese market, GM later overcame the label of poor quality through localized R&D at the Shanghai Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center.

I know some people say that products sold on platforms like Temu are of poor quality, but you should also consider how much you pay. Solving problems within a lower budget is a form of democracy. Is IKEA's quality really good? Why isn't IKEA criticized despite sharing the same ideology? Is it because it's a European company that it's automatically superior to Asian companies? I won't even mention how disliked Tmall is in China, but the fact that MG and LDV can't sell in the Chinese market yet are all over Australia shows that Australia's automotive market is less competitive and offers fewer choices compared to China's much more intense competition.

We all know that South Korea's advantage over North Korea is its capitalist free market where goods can compete freely, leading to survival of the fittest. If we don't encourage market competition and are unwilling to accept new things to shake things up, aren't we essentially embracing North Korean-style communism deep down?

Australia is a resource-based country, while China is an industrial nation. Australia has abundant lithium mines, and in fact, the Australian economy is highly interconnected with China. I immigrated to Australia because I dislike some of the CCP's ideologies, but objectively speaking, apart from some ideological propaganda, China overall resembles more of a capitalist country than Australia. Many people who criticize communist China may not understand China at all. So, should we reflect on whether our lack of independent thinking skills has led us to be brainwashed into criticizing something we don't understand?

In terms of the automotive industry, many of China's strong car manufacturers are private enterprises, and their level of government protection is far lower than that of several commercial vehicle manufacturers in Australia. Although emotionally, I may not have hopes for China's development, rationally speaking, if China's manufacturing industry thrives, Australia's economy will also benefit. Many Chinese immigrants have suffered grievances, and it's impossible for us to like an ideology that has harmed us in the past. However, facts are facts. China currently has the most mature automotive market and the most sophisticated automotive industry. The hard work of these engineers deserves recognition.

Furthermore, manufacturing is a common human civilization, irrespective of ideology. Labeling based on race and nationality is neither rational nor ethical; it borders on racial discrimination. Living in anger and extremism won't improve our lives, but striving together for more advanced and efficient production processes, ultimately improving the lives of ordinary people, should be a universal human value.

[UCMpDwpVEfKXRHNyAWkuj]

that magnetic attached buttons and knobs bar is optional accessory for 499CNY, very good design, since real buttons and knobs are a necessity to many

[matkins]

A proposed 100% tarrifs applied in the U.S., so 2x the cost. Too bad, because it'll definitely bring competition to the U.S. auto market.

[ngdmynr]

The keypoint is Xiaomi make this happen in three years, how a about apple?

[iFumoffu]

im glad you guys are covering these amazing chinese ev... the competition is fierce, and the iterations and upgrades/facelifts are happening in light speed. some of them are bad, some of them are weird but some of them are actually really amazing not just for the price point. brands like Zeekr, Nio, are leading the way of ev development in china at the moment. its so fun to see what they can do with these 'new energy' cars. hope we will get to test them out and drive them in places other than china

[abaddonkeyful]

buttons and small screens on top of the central big screen are add-on gadgets, there are hips of optional gadgets for this car.

[lewismay]

Xiaomi is obviously a new player. Unlike BYD or Chery which are in the market for decades (only new to Australians), Xiaomi didn't really make something as complex as a car. They made TVs and e-bikes and everything, but car manufacture is like in a different level.
Still, Xiaomi haters and competitors are literally everywhere. Someone could be the most picky “test driver”.

[walters]

❤❤❤ i can't wait to see in Australia

[williamdgh]

Great review for doing it in the auto show.

As a Chinese who watched combined 6 hours of Xiaomi Su7 events and followed all videos from different reviewers since it's launch 1 month ago. I want to share some more details:

1. The LED in the headlights form a Chinese character for Mi (米).

2. This car has a drag coefficient of 0.195 CD.

3. The two round displays above the centre screen is actually a first party accessories. Same for the buttons below the centre screen. They are attached magnetically and is hold in place by screws. Xiaomi is going to open the API for third party vendors to develop such accessories.

4. The screws looking things in the 2 far ends of the centre console are actually 1/4 inch camera screws, which means you can secure your GoPros or other camera gears. The third one is at the bottom of the centre mirror.

5. The backseat display is actually a Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro. It's been attached to the front seat by a optional mount. Using it you can control the cars climate, changing songs, and even send destinations to the driver. They also offer the mount for iPads with similar software functionality.(There is a joke in China that Xiaomi is the best Apple accessory company)😂

6. They didn't show it in the video, but it has a front boot bigger than a Tesla Model 3.

7. One of the selling point of this car is how heat resistant the roof galss is. Apparently it is very good.

8. It does come with CarPlay in China (May OTA update). But not Android Auto, because you know no Google service in China. But when it goes overseas I am sure it will have it.

9. After 1 month, they delivered 7058 cars. And have non refundable pre order of 88063, which is basically the entire production capacity of Xiaomi's factory.

10. Yes Xiaomi has it's own factory. They use BAIC's sales qualification, they have their own factory. Not BAIC's, not GWM's.

11. In Zhejiang International Circuit, Xiaomi Su7 Max best lap is 1:42.163 with factory pirelli p zero 5, and 1:38.043 with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R. Others cars: Taycan Turbo S 1:44.406, Model S Plaid 1:48:896, Audi RS e-tron GT 1:41:693.

12. Xiaomi Su7 has the V6S motor, and a more powerful V8S motor will be equipped on a new Su7 model at the end of this year, I will leave it to you to image how crazy that would be.

13. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said they will bring Xiaomi cars overseas in 3 years.

[christofalee]

The only thing left for this car to do is drive well, have decent warranty/support and not sell our data too much and this will be a massive success

[terracecar]

xiaomi has delivered ten thousand cars in 43 days.